公开(公告)号：US07908873B1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-22

申请号：US12582726

申请日：2009-10-21

Applicant: Nihat O. Cur ,  Steven J. Kuehl ,  Marcio Roberto Thiessen ,  Guolian Wu

Inventor： Nihat O. Cur ,  Steven J. Kuehl ,  Marcio Roberto Thiessen ,  Guolian Wu

IPC: F25B1/00

CPC classification number: F25D23/061 ,  F25D2201/10

Abstract: A variable refrigeration system including a cooling system having a compressor, a condenser, and a refrigerant. An active insulation system includes an insulation portion disposed therein that holds a gas. The insulation portion is operably connected to the compressor and includes an insulation panel adjacent a refrigerated compartment. A controller is operably connected to the cooling system and to the active insulation system. The controller operates between a first stage, wherein the controller sends a signal to the compressor to compress the refrigerant in the cooling system, and a second stage, wherein the controller sends a signal to the compressor to alter the gas content in the insulation portion of the active insulation system.

Abstract translation: 一种可变制冷系统，包括具有压缩机，冷凝器和制冷剂的冷却系统。 主动绝缘系统包括设置在其中的保持气体的绝缘部分。 绝缘部分可操作地连接到压缩机并且包括邻近冷藏室的绝热板。 控制器可操作地连接到冷却系统和主动绝缘系统。 控制器在第一级之间操作，其中控制器向压缩机发送信号以压缩冷却系统中的制冷剂，以及第二级，其中控制器向压缩机发送信号以改变绝缘部分中的气体含量 主动绝缘系统。

公开(公告)号：US07437886B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-21

申请号：US11613566

申请日：2006-12-20

Applicant: Steven J. Kuehl ,  Luis Antonio D. Lopes ,  Guolian Wu ,  Jocelyn Leia Pollack ,  Gregory R. Garavalia

Inventor： Steven J. Kuehl ,  Luis Antonio D. Lopes ,  Guolian Wu ,  Jocelyn Leia Pollack ,  Gregory R. Garavalia

IPC: F25C5/18

CPC classification number: F25C5/182 ,  F25C2400/10

Abstract: A refrigerator having a freezer compartment having an ice maker disposed within the freezer compartment for forming ice pieces and an ice storage bin removably mounted to freezer compartment door below the ice maker having an open top receptacle for receiving ice pieces from the ice maker. The ice storage bin has a movable lid assembly including a frame removably mounted to the top of the ice storage bin and two lid members mounted to the frame. At least one lid member is pivotally mounted to the frame to close the receptacle when pivoted to a generally horizontal position and to open the receptacle when pivoted to a generally vertical position. The pivotal lid member is biased to the generally horizontal position.

Abstract translation: 一种具有冷冻室的冰箱，其具有设置在用于形成冰块的冷冻室内的制冰机，以及可拆卸地安装在制冰机下面的冷冻室门的储冰箱，所述储冰箱具有用于接收来自制冰机的冰块的开口顶部容器。 储冰箱具有可移动的盖组件，其包括可移除地安装到储冰箱的顶部的框架和安装到框架的两个盖构件。 至少一个盖构件枢转地安装到框架以在枢转到大体上水平的位置时闭合容器，并且当枢转到大致垂直的位置时打开容器。 枢转盖构件被偏压到大致水平的位置。

公开(公告)号：US06725680B1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-27

申请号：US10347911

申请日：2003-01-20

Applicant: Dennis G. Schenk ,  John R. Wisnoski ,  David A. Diekman ,  Steven J. Kuehl

Inventor： Dennis G. Schenk ,  John R. Wisnoski ,  David A. Diekman ,  Steven J. Kuehl

IPC: F25D1704

CPC classification number: F25D11/02 ,  F25B2600/112 ,  F25D17/065 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25D2317/0653 ,  F25D2321/1413 ,  F25D2400/04 ,  F25D2700/12 ,  F25D2700/122 ,  Y02B40/32

Abstract: A multi compartment refrigeration appliance is provided wherein each compartment is to be maintained at an independently selected temperature. The appliance includes a temperature selection input device for each compartment, at least one compressor, at least one evaporator, at least one fan for creating an air flow over the evaporator, a temperature sensor located in each compartment, and a control circuit to receive an input from said temperature selection input device for each compartment and a temperature signal for each temperature sensor and to produce an error condition signal with a magnitude dependent on a difference between the selected temperature and the sensed temperature for each compartment. The control circuit also controls a speed of the fan in response to a greater of the error condition signals.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种多室制冷装置，其中每个隔室将保持在独立选择的温度。 该设备包括用于每个隔室的温度选择输入装置，至少一个压缩机，至少一个蒸发器，用于在蒸发器上产生空气流的至少一个风扇，位于每个室中的温度传感器，以及控制电路， 从每个隔室的所述温度选择输入装置输入，以及每个温度传感器的温度信号，并产生具有取决于所选择的温度和每个隔室的感测温度之间的差的幅度的误差条件信号。 控制电路还响应于更大的误差条件信号来控制风扇的速度。

公开(公告)号：US5375428A

公开(公告)日：1994-12-27

申请号：US192214

申请日：1994-02-04

Applicant: Douglas D. LeClear ,  Kenneth P. Chen ,  Scott A. Thiele ,  Nihat O. Cur ,  Jatin C. Khanpara ,  Steven J. Kuehl

Inventor： Douglas D. LeClear ,  Kenneth P. Chen ,  Scott A. Thiele ,  Nihat O. Cur ,  Jatin C. Khanpara ,  Steven J. Kuehl

IPC: F25B40/00 ,  F25B41/06 ,  F25D17/04 ,  F25D17/08

CPC classification number: F25D17/045 ,  F25B40/00 ,  F25B41/06 ,  F25B2341/0661 ,  F25B2600/0253 ,  F25B2600/2511 ,  F25D17/04 ,  F25D2400/04 ,  F25D2400/06 ,  Y02B30/741 ,  Y02B40/32

Abstract: A refrigeration appliance is provided having at least two refrigeration compartments, each compartment having its own access door. The appliance includes a single evaporator located in a plenum which is selectively in communication with each of the compartments, a single compressor, preferably run by a variable speed motor, and a refrigerant circuit including a series of conduits for providing a flow of refrigerant to the evaporator and compressor. A control determines which of the compartments is demanding cooling and operates the refrigeration device until the detected demand for cooling has been satisfied for the particular compartment. Prior to terminating the operation of the refrigeration device, the control determines if the second compartment is demanding cooling or was within a predetermined temperature range prior to demanding cooling. If either condition exists, the refrigeration device is switched to the second compartment until the demand for cooling therein has been satisfied. The compartments of the refrigerator appliance can be run either in freezer or in fresh food cooling mode as desired, providing convertible refrigerating compartments.

Abstract translation: 提供具有至少两个制冷隔室的制冷装置，每个隔间具有其自己的通道门。 该设备包括位于增压室中的单个蒸发器，该蒸发器选择性地与每个隔室连通，单个压缩机优选地由变速电动机运行;以及制冷剂回路，其包括一系列导管，用于提供制冷剂流向 蒸发器和压缩机。 控制器确定哪个隔室要求冷却并操作制冷装置，直到对特定隔室满足检测到的冷却需求为止。 在终止制冷装置的操作之前，控制器确定第二隔室是否要求冷却或在要求冷却之前处于预定的温度范围内。 如果存在任一条件，则制冷装置切换到第二隔室，直到满足冷却要求为止。 冰箱设备的隔室可以在冷冻室或按照需要的新鲜食物冷却模式下运行，提供可转换的冷藏室。

公开(公告)号：US5231847A

公开(公告)日：1993-08-03

申请号：US930104

申请日：1992-08-14

Applicant: Nihat O. Cur ,  Steven J. Kuehl ,  Douglas D. LeClear ,  Kenneth P. Chen

Inventor： Nihat O. Cur ,  Steven J. Kuehl ,  Douglas D. LeClear ,  Kenneth P. Chen

IPC: F25B1/00 ,  F25B40/00 ,  F25B41/06 ,  F25D17/04

CPC classification number: F25B40/00 ,  F25B41/06 ,  F25D17/045 ,  F25B2341/0661 ,  F25B2600/0253 ,  F25B2600/2511 ,  F25D17/04 ,  F25D2317/04131 ,  F25D2400/04 ,  F25D2400/06 ,  Y02B30/741 ,  Y02B40/32

Abstract: A refrigeration appliance is provided having at least two refrigeration compartments, each compartment having its own access door. The appliance includes a single evaporator located in a plenum which is selectively in communication with each of the compartments, a single compressor, preferably run by a variable speed motor, and a refrigerant circuit including a series of conduits for providing a flow of refrigerant to the evaporator and compressor. A first restriction device is provided in the conduit connecting the compressor with the evaporator, the restriction device operating at a first pressure level. A second restriction device is also provided in the conduit connecting the compressor with the evaporator, preferably in parallel with the first restriction device, the second restriction device operating at a pressure level higher than the first pressure level. Also, a valve or valves preferably of the latching kind, is positioned in the refrigerant circuit for directing refrigerant to a selected one of the restriction devices, or closing both circuits entirely. A phase change material may be used in the refrigeration circuit, downstream of the restriction devices to improve energy efficiency of the system. Also, with this system, the compartments of the refrigerator appliance can be run either in freezer or in fresh food cooling mode as desired, providing convertible refrigerating compartments.

公开(公告)号：US10119742B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-06

申请号：US13475117

申请日：2012-05-18

Applicant: Rameet Singh Grewal ,  Steven J. Kuehl ,  Andrew D. Litch ,  Douglas D. Leclear ,  Lorraine J. Westlake ,  Guolian Wu

Inventor： Rameet Singh Grewal ,  Steven J. Kuehl ,  Andrew D. Litch ,  Douglas D. Leclear ,  Lorraine J. Westlake ,  Guolian Wu

IPC: F25D11/00 ,  F25D19/00 ,  F25C5/20 ,  F25C5/185 ,  F25D23/04

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet having at least one door. A removable cooling module is coupled with an outer periphery of the cabinet. The removable cooling module includes an ice maker. A duct is in communication with the removable cooling module. Ice is produced by the ice maker and transferred through the duct to the refrigerator.

公开(公告)号：US10054350B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-21

申请号：US13474856

申请日：2012-05-18

Applicant: Rameet Singh Grewal ,  Steven J. Kuehl ,  Andrew D. Litch ,  Douglas D. Leclear ,  Lorraine J. Westlake ,  Guolian Wu

Inventor： Rameet Singh Grewal ,  Steven J. Kuehl ,  Andrew D. Litch ,  Douglas D. Leclear ,  Lorraine J. Westlake ,  Guolian Wu

IPC: F25C1/00 ,  F25D19/00 ,  F25C5/20 ,  F25C5/185 ,  F25D23/04

CPC classification number: F25C1/00 ,  F25C5/185 ,  F25C5/22 ,  F25C2400/04 ,  F25D19/00 ,  F25D23/04 ,  F25D2317/062 ,  F25D2317/0666 ,  F25D2317/067

Abstract: A removable cooling module for a refrigerator includes a cooling unit positioned in a housing and removably coupled with a top wall of the refrigerator. An ice maker is coupled to the cooling unit. An ice bin is disposed in the housing and is adapted to receive and store ice from the ice maker. A duct is in communication with the cooling unit and is adapted to convey ice from the removable cooling module to an ice dispenser.

公开(公告)号：US09103578B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-11

申请号：US12643350

申请日：2009-12-21

Applicant: Steven J. Kuehl

Inventor： Steven J. Kuehl

IPC: F25D23/12 ,  F25D29/00

CPC classification number: F25D29/00 ,  F25D2400/361

Abstract: A substance communicating device for coupling to a host in at least two distinct orientations, as well as a modular system comprising a host, and a functional device in addition to the substance communicating device. The substance communicating device provides a substance from the host to the functional device. The substance communicating device may be an adapter for coupling the functional device to the host, or a functional unit of an adapter and a functional device. The substance communicating device may include a first member having a first interface connectable to the host, and a second member pivotally connected to the first member and having a second interface connectable to the functional device. The modular system may include a plurality of hosts having differently-oriented substance communication service interfaces and the substance communicating device.

Abstract translation: 一种用于以至少两个不同取向耦合到主机的物质通信装置，以及除了物质通信装置之外的包括主机和功能装置的模块化系统。 物质通信装置从主机向功能装置提供物质。 物质通信设备可以是用于将功能设备耦合到主机的适配器，或者适配器和功能设备的功能单元。 物质连通装置可以包括具有可连接到主机的第一接口的第一构件和可枢转地连接到第一构件并具有可连接到功能装置的第二接口的第二构件。 模块化系统可以包括具有不同方向的物质通信服务接口的多个主机和物质通信设备。

公开(公告)号：US08830660B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-09

申请号：US12643297

申请日：2009-12-21

Applicant: Steven J. Kuehl

Inventor： Steven J. Kuehl

IPC: H05K7/00 ,  G05G7/02 ,  F25D23/00

CPC classification number: F25D23/00 ,  E05Y2900/31 ,  G05G7/02 ,  Y10T16/547 ,  Y10T16/557 ,  Y10T74/1836

Abstract: A mechanical power communicating device and a modular system of a host and a mechanical power communicating device for communicating a mechanical power service. A first component of the mechanical power communicating device communicates a mechanical power service from host to a second component of the mechanical power communicating device or to a functional device. The mechanical power communicating device may be a functional device, an adapter for coupling a functional device to a host, or a functional unit of an adapter and a functional device. The mechanical power communicating device may include a first component having a first interface connectable to the host, the first component pivotally connected to a second component having a second interface connectable to the functional device. The modular system may include a host having differently oriented mechanical power service interfaces and the mechanical power communicating device.

Abstract translation: 机械动力通信装置以及用于传送机械动力服务的主机和机械功率通信装置的模块化系统。 机械动力通信装置的第一部件将机械动力服务从主机传送到机械动力通信装置的第二部件或功能装置。 机械动力通信装置可以是功能装置，用于将功能装置耦合到主机的适配器或适配器和功能装置的功能单元。 机械动力连通装置可以包括具有可连接到主机的第一接口的第一部件，第一部件枢转地连接到具有可连接到功能装置的第二接口的第二部件。 模块化系统可以包括具有不同取向的机械功率服务接口的主机和机械功率通信设备。

公开(公告)号：US08739568B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-03

申请号：US12539676

申请日：2009-08-12

Applicant: Paul B. Allard ,  Robert Ryan Bradley ,  James W. Kendall ,  Steven J. Kuehl ,  Alan S. Lucas ,  Andrew M. Tenbarge ,  John J. Vonderhaar ,  Guolian Wu

Inventor： Paul B. Allard ,  Robert Ryan Bradley ,  James W. Kendall ,  Steven J. Kuehl ,  Alan S. Lucas ,  Andrew M. Tenbarge ,  John J. Vonderhaar ,  Guolian Wu

IPC: F25D19/02

CPC classification number: F25D19/02 ,  F25D23/04 ,  F25D23/12 ,  F25D2317/043

Abstract: A modular utility supply unit that includes a utility supply module housing having removable engageability to a surface of an appliance. Also included is at least one refillable reservoir capable of storing a plurality of utilities and receiving at least one utility from the appliance when the utility supply unit is operably engaged to the appliance. Further included is an interface capable of engaging a plurality of feature modules, where the interface includes a recognition device that prompts the utility supply unit to provide the engaged feature module with at least one of the storage utilities within the utility supply from at least one of the refillable reservoirs.

Abstract translation: 一种模块化公用事业供应单元，其包括具有对设备表面的可移除接合性的公用设施供应模块外壳。 还包括至少一个可再充填的储存器，其能够存储多个用途，并且当公用设施供应单元可操作地接合到器具时，从设备接收至少一个公用设施。 还包括能够接合多个特征模块的接口，其中所述接口包括识别装置，所述识别装置促使所述公用事业供应单元向所接合的特征模块提供所述公用事业供应中的至少一个所述存储设施， 可再填充的水库。